2014 Tribal Brownfields Workshop
Offline storage of user generated layers
Mapping & Visualization
Storytelling
User data stored on their computer, not in the cloud
Satellite imagery called down from cloud; can use limited imagery offline
No Google Account
Free
Data collection and analysis
User creates and styles maps to share with specified collaborators or contribute to galleries
Google's Basemap
Monitoring & Analysis
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Access Landsat imagery
Analytical capability
Apply to become a trusted Beta tester
Requires Google Account
Mapping & Visualization
Monitoring & Analysis
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Can access offline in Google Drive
Spreadsheet/database, interactive charts, map data, access public databases
Free; available in Google Drive
Requires Google Account
Monitoring & Analysis
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Offline data entry
Data entry form creation for mobile devices
Free
Mapping & Visualization
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Free
Requires Google Account
All Pro features are now available in the free My Maps
Mapping & Visualization
Monitoring & Analysis
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Requires Google Account
Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data in the basemap
User generated data can be added with review using Map Maker, Street View and Views
Add to Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data
Free
Requires Google Account
Public
Viewable on basemap after review
Add to Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data
Free
Public
Viewable on basemap after review